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Lörzweiler

Welcome to Lörzweiler, a charming destination in the district of Mainz-Bingen, Germany. This idyllic community lies at the foot of the Rheingau and is surrounded by vineyards. Here you will find a wealth of sights, cultural highlights and culinary specialities.

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Attractions in Lörzweiler


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recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 95 m
Descent 95 m

Easy hike with scenic views to the Nierstein Watchtower and further to the Königsstuhl. Through open fields back to the starting point.

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from Wolfgang Gurk,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Rheinhessen
Amiche (circular route)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 33.3 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 110 m
Descent 110 m

A simple circular ride from the Rhine to the first foothills of the Rheinhessen hills, mostly flat along former railway lines and along the Rhine.

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from Karen Jäger,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Rheinhessen
Hiwwel-Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 162.3 km
Duration 11:00 h
Ascent 1,060 m
Descent 1,088 m

The Hiwwel-Route uses many other bike paths in parallel and thus connects many themed routes and bike routes with each other.

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from Karen Jäger,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 62.1 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 206 m
Descent 206 m

Just under 65 km from Mainz via Nierstein back to Mainz

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Typical Rheinhessen I
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.3 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 216 m
Descent 216 m

Circular route from Lörzweiler to the Lörzweiler woods and then towards Harxheim, which we circle around. Through the vineyards, the route leads ...

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from Jürgen Wenig,   Community
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 33.6 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 143 m
Descent 143 m

 „Amiche“ refers to the fact that the cycling route from Bodenheim, located about 15 kilometers south of Mainz, partially follows the former ...

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Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Hiking in the vineyards over Nierstein
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 2:54 h
Ascent 146 m
Descent 146 m

A circular route in the vineyards over Schwabsburg, Nierstein, and the Rhine with numerous viewpoints.

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from Frank Hamm,   Der Entspannende
Bicycle Rides · WIESBADEN RHEINGAU
Hessisches Ried & Rheinhessen
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 61.8 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 224 m
Descent 224 m

The approx. 60 km circular route leads from the Schönborn Fortress in Mainz-Kastel through magnificent vineyards in the south of the city.

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 32.5 km
Duration 2:33 h
Ascent 11,020 m
Descent 11,080 m

We started from the Sickingenhalle Köngernheim

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Hike to the Lörzweiler Cross
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.8 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 244 m
Descent 244 m

The hike leads from Selzen up to the heights (good for a sunrise), through vineyards and a biotope, to various vineyard towers and a vineyard ...

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from Frank Hamm,   Der Entspannende
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Tourist attractions include the 12th century St. Stephen's Church and Westerhaus Castle with its impressive gardens. Another highlight is the historic town centre with its half-timbered houses and narrow alleys.

Culture enthusiasts should not miss the annual wine festival, where local vintners present their best wines. The traditional carnival parade also attracts numerous visitors every year.

The region is known for its excellent wines and culinary specialities such as Spundekäs or Handkäs mit Musik - a cheese dish with onions and vinegar-oil dressing. Also be sure to try the regional Riesling wines!

For outdoor activities, the hike through the picturesque vineyards is the best option - especially beautiful during harvest time in autumn! Those who like things a little more adventurous can take a canoe trip on the nearby Rhine or make a trip to the Niederwald Monument.

Even if it rains, there are plenty of options in Lörzweiler: visit the Heylshof Museum, for example, or go wine tasting at one of the many wineries.

Lörzweiler is worth a visit at any time of the year, but it is especially beautiful in spring and autumn, when the landscape shines in lush green or bright colours.

Overall, Lörzweiler offers an authentic experience away from mass tourism and is definitely worth a visit. Use this travel guide as inspiration for your next trip!

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  • October 05, 2023
    F. Müller
    October 05, 2023
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Rundtour, die sich auf den Bahntrassen sehr gut fahren lässt. In den Ortschaften führt die Strecke z. T. auf befahrenen Nebenstraßen. Gute durchgehende Beschilderung, schöne Rastplätze und mehrere Einkehrmöglichkeiten.
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    Written October 05, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    Amiche (circular route)
  • March 11, 2023
    Marion Juretko
    March 11, 2023
    Eine schöne Runde
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    Written March 11, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Typical Rheinhessen I
  • June 20, 2022
    Andreas Nöh
    Die ideale Tour, um Rheinhessen in allen Facetten in wunderbarer Landschaft kennenzulernen. Obwohl hier beheimatet haben wir in 2 Fahrradtagen vieles Neues hier gesehen und kennengelernt.
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    Written June 20, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    Hiwwel-Route
  • July 19, 2021
    Thorsten Ritter
    July 18, 2021
    Eine sehr abwechslungsreiche Tour, mit Schiffahrt zwischen Hessen und Rheinland-Pfalz. Selbst der Abschnitt durch Mainz war ein echtes Highlight. Als es dann so richtig auf alten Bahntrassen zwischen Mainz und Dexheim verlief, war es richtig toll. Zum Abschluß gab es am Dorfeingang zu Dexheim noch einen schönen Schoppenstand zum Durstlöschen.
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    Written July 19, 2021
  • April 25, 2021
    Laura So 
    Sehr schöne Runde mit tollen Ausblicken. Auch für Kinderwagen gut geeignet!
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    Written April 25, 2021
  • October 25, 2020
    Jürgen Klute
    October 25, 2020
    Recht abwechlungsreiche Tour, auf meist befestigten Wirtschaftswegen. Schöne Aussicht auf das Rheintal. Besonders im Frühjahr und Herbst zu empfehlen
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    Written October 25, 2020
  • May 01, 2020
    Tim Beck
    March 28, 2020
    Eine sehr schöne Wanderung im Frühjahr!
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    Photo: Tim Beck, Community
    Written May 01, 2020
  • August 25, 2019
    Tina mit Juna NAHE
    August 24, 2019
    Sehr schöne Wanderung durch die Rhein naheliegenden Gemarkung von Lörzweiler, Nierstein und Nackenheim. Allerdings 90 % Betonwege, also für Fahrrad und Kinderwagen geeignet, bis auf den letzten Kilometer, da durften die Füße sich auf dem Feldweg erholen. Hat mir Spaß gemacht und sehr schöne Sehenswürdigkeiten mit Rastplätzen.
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    Written August 25, 2019

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